2019 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · SS19 NOU

A generally clean MOT record defines the mechanical story of this 2019 Audi A6, with five clean passes recorded across the seven-year history and only two test dates registering issues, both of which were isolated component failures rather than systemic deterioration. The most recent outcome on 20 March 2026 demonstrates a split result: a pass with no defects was issued on the same day as a failure listing three major defects, all confined to the front windscreen wiper system, with both nearside and offside units either not functioning or failing to clear the screen effectively. The earlier failure on 4 August 2022 was similarly narrow in scope, flagging only cut damage to the nearside front and offside rear tyres deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Between these isolated events, the car passed tests in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 without a single advisory or defect, indicating that the underlying mechanical condition of the vehicle has remained consistent and that neither failure has been followed by a recurrence in the same component area. The recorded mileage of 73,690 miles over a seven-year ownership period equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,500 miles, which sits in the average bracket for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no significant gaps between test dates that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the testing cadence has been regular, with annual checks consistently recorded since 2022. The mileage progression implied by this consistent testing pattern points to steady, moderate use rather than long-term storage or unusually high annual mileage, meaning the usual wear items associated with high-mileage vehicles such as clutches, turbochargers, and drivetrain mounts are less likely to be at an advanced stage of fatigue. Given the wiper failures recorded at the most recent test, a prospective buyer should confirm that both wiper arms, the wiper linkage, and the wiper motor have been inspected and rectified, as dual failures on a single test can occasionally indicate a mechanism fault rather than simply perished blades. The 2022 tyre failures are worth examining in context, since cuts exposing ply or cords can result from kerbing, debris strikes, or underinflation, and a check of the current sidewalls for any similar damage, unusual wear patterns, or remaining cuts is advisable. Because no advisories have ever been recorded, there is no MOT history pointing to emerging suspension, brake, or corrosion issues, which means a physical inspection should focus on areas not typically flagged until later in a vehicle's life, such as the rear suspension bushings, front lower wishbone inner joints, and subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the steering geometry and front suspension, as the A6 is known for wear in the front control arm bushings and anti-roll bar drop links, with symptoms typically presenting as a knock or clunk over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, or a vague, wandering feel at motorway speeds. The braking system should be assessed for any judder through the steering wheel or pedal under firm application, which would suggest disc runout, and for any binding or pulling tendency at low speed that could indicate a seizing caliper. Listen for any timing chain or auxiliary drive rattle on cold start, and monitor the seven-speed S-tronic or dual-clutch gearbox, if fitted, for shudder on pull-away or hesitation between lower gears, as these units benefit from regular fluid and filter changes. Finally, inspect the underbody and wheel arch liners for oil misting around the engine and gearbox seals, and check the boot and cabin carpets for signs of water ingress from blocked sunroof drains, both of which are common but frequently undocumented on otherwise clean MOT records.